Comparison

Chromabeam vs Head Up Runner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Chromabeam

Light Beam Puzzle

Free

🎮 Games

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

Jump, Spin, Survive!

About

Chromabeam

Solve light beam puzzles across 75 levels by strategically placing reflectors and colored stones. Enjoy a relaxed gameplay experience with no time limits and no ads. Hints are available for purchase, with free hints included to help you progress.

Highlights

75 puzzle levels
Reflector and Chromastone mechanics
No time limits
No ads
Optional hint purchases
Help section with tips

Features

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Puzzle through 75 levels where you direct beams of light to their destinations using mirrored Reflectors and colored Chromastones. Each group of levels starts easy as new abilities are revealed. No time limits! Take as long as you want to solve each level. No ads! Play 15 levels before deciding if you want to purchase the rest. Hints are available for purchase but 4 free hints are included. A help section is included with tips and tricks.

About

Head Up Runner

Features

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Get ready for a unique endless runner experience! Jump, spin, and switch lanes to avoid obstacles and collect rewards. Can you master the rhythm and stay in control? Features: Dynamic lane-switching gameplay Intuitive controls and smooth animations Endless levels with increasing difficulty Stunning visuals and immersive sound effects Unlockable characters and power-ups How long can you keep spinning and running? Download now and find out!

Screenshots

Chromabeam4 screens

Head Up Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Head Up Runner at none against Chromabeam's 7. Head Up Runner also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). Chromabeam's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chromabeam sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Head Up Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chromabeam ships an update every 2 months, Head Up Runner every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level

Chromabeam versus Head Up Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Chromabeam	Head Up Runner
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (1 ratings) — better	—
Number of ratings	1 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 11 days — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	17.5	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	6 MB	63 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Tiny Static LLC	Salih Eksioglu

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Chromabeam

One-time7

Chromabeam: 3 Hints$0.99
Chromabeam: 18 Hints$1.99
Chromabeam: 7 Hints$1.99

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40 Hint Stones for any level$2.99
Chromabeam: 200 Hints$3.99
Chromabeam Primary Levels Pack$3.99
Chromabeam: 90 Hints$19.99

None

Head Up Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chromabeam free?

Chromabeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Head Up Runner free?

Head Up Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Chromabeam or Head Up Runner have ads?

Head Up Runner shows ads; Chromabeam does not.

Which is updated more often, Chromabeam or Head Up Runner?

Chromabeam ships an update every 2 months, and Head Up Runner every 11 days. Most recently, Chromabeam was updated on October 10, 2026 and Head Up Runner on October 16, 2026.